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Drop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing

Friday April 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per Member child)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Family, Holidays and Special Events
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three wooden eggs with vibrant colors.

Schedule: Saturday, March 28 and Friday, April 3, 10 a.m. – noon

Fee: $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per ... [click here for more]
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Creator's Market at Atlantic Station (fridays)

Friday April 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:00 AM
Atlantic Station Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Community Markets, Free Events, Arts
Dive into the Universe of Unique Artistry with Creator's Market…. where every weekend is

a vibrant symphony of art and commerce.

Unearth an eclectic trove of artists, crafters, and dynamic local businesses, all handpicked

just for you! Satisfy your cravings for the unconventional and let your sens... [click here for more]
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Tai Chi at City Springs

Friday April 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs Cost: $25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Health and Fitness
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]
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Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling

Friday April 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Not-Yet-Members $35
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Classes and Demos
Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “floating ink”) as you create elegant, one-of-a-kind marbled patterns on water. Learn how to guide pigment rings across the water’s surface before transferring your designs onto absorbent Japanese paper. Explore this meditative practice that celebrates cha... [click here for more]
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ECMSA: Cooke Noontime Series—Robert Koenig, piano; Vega Quartet

Friday April 3, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 12:00 PM
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts, Free Events
2025-2026 ECMSA

Free Event/No Tickets Required

Canadian pianist Robert Koenig performs throughout the world to great acclaim as a collaborative pianist and chamber musician. He is Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano at the University of California Santa Barbara. In 2022, Koenig was appointed... [click here for more]
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Drop-In Garden Tours

Friday April 3, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]
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Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling

Friday April 3, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 1:30 PM
High Museum of Art Cost: Not-Yet-Members $35
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Classes and Demos, Arts::Visual Arts
Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “floating ink”) as you create elegant, one-of-a-kind marbled patterns on water. Learn how to guide pigment rings across the water’s surface before transferring your designs onto absorbent Japanese paper. Explore this meditative practice that celebrates cha... [click here for more]
Panda Fest 2026

Panda Fest Atlanta (Day One)

Friday April 3, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 4:00 PM
Atlantic Station Cost: Gen: $14 | VIP: $35
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Festivals::Cultural Festivals, Festivals::Food & Drink Festivals
PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia. [click here for more]
Food & Film

Food & Film Fridays @ Pontoon Brewing

Friday April 3, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 5:00 PM
Pontoon Brewing Company Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community, Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events, Music, Nightlife
Food & Film Fridays

Get ready for our weekly Food & Film Fridays THIS Friday at Pontoon Brewing! 

Every Friday from March 6th until November 13th you can find a mini artist market, food trucks & 2 featured films that all rotate weekly! 

Shop 10+ local artisans

15+ beers on tap by @pontoonbrewi... [click here for more]
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High Frequency Friday

Friday April 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 6:00 PM
High Museum of Art Cost: $30.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::DJ, Arts::Visual Arts
Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections. Grab a drink and meet new friends for an unforgettable night of music and art. [click here for more]
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The Troubadour Project - 70S Rock Revival — Zeppelin, Bowie, Queen, & More!

Friday April 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $39.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
No description provided [click here for more]
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Lala Lala

Friday April 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $27.85
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
Lillie West has always made her music in response to an itchiness to always be moving, but as she developed a burgeoning desire to settle, she found the surprise realization that steadiness can beget creativity. That evolutionary tension is what fuels much of her new album as Lala Lala, Heaven 2.  F... [click here for more]
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East Nash Grass

Friday April 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $23.37
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
East Nash Grass live at Eddie's Attic!

East Nash Grass exemplifies the best of what bluegrass has to offer — as being named the 2024 IBMA International Bluegrass Music Association New Artist of the Year would suggest. But their breathtaking talent as...

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Thearti$T

Friday April 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $27 - $$81+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
TheARTI$T creates music without borders. After graduating high school, TheARTI$T attended Essex County College to play basketball before making the tough decision to end her playing career after sustaining a shoulder injury. Soon enough, though, she dropped out to pursue a singing career, with “Sobe... [click here for more]
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Live Jazz Friday's Spring Sessions: Wine & Live Music

Friday April 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:00 PM
Taste Wine Bar and Market Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music
Ease into the weekend with smooth jazz and self-pour wine. Join us for a laidback Friday night!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Apr 3, 2026 to Apr 24, 2026 and happens every: Fridays

[click here for more]
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Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

Friday April 3, 2026 07:10 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:10 PM
Gas South Arena Cost: $113-$248
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Sports
The Atlanta Gladiators are an ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators. [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Much Ado About Nothing

Friday April 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $35-$49
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
Featuring: Atlanta Shakespeare Company
No description provided [click here for more]
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Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death

Friday April 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:30 PM
Petite Violette Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater, Food and Drink::Dining/Tasting Events
Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem at Petite Violette features unique, original, hilarious murder mysteries with live professional actors and audience participation, paired with a four-course dinner of fine French food. The production changes quarterly and is recommended for ages 10+. Shows take place in t... [click here for more]
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Theater Emory: BRIGHT STAR

Friday April 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:30 PM
Emory University Cost: $25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
Theater Emory 2025-2026 Season

$25 | Emory Students Free

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a bluegrass-infused musical set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and '1940s. When a young soldier returns home from World War II, his encounter with literary editor Alice Murphy sparks a j... [click here for more]
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Sweet Melissa's Blues Review at the Hunt House

Friday April 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 7:30 PM
The Hunt House Cost: $20.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
Sweet Melissa's Blues Review returns for a blues and rock performance. [click here for more]
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Atlanta Ballet presents - Golden Hour

Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 8:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $28-$150
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Dance
Fresh, captivating, and unexpected, Atlanta Ballet presents an exciting mixed bill program for the season finale, featuring choreographic works that balance rhythm, movement, and consciousness.

Catch Music by Philip Glass Choreography by Liam Scarlett

Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlet... [click here for more]
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DramaTech presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Opening Night)

Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 8:00 PM
Ferst Center For The Arts Cost: $25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

April 3 – 18, 2026, at 8 pm

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While can... [click here for more]
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OnSatage Atlanta presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $13.00 - $25.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
A timeless mid-life crisis comedy where sexual escapades and romance go very wrong. Meet Barney Cashman, a congenial middle-aged married man living in the age of the sexual revolution. Overworked and overweight, Barney wants to join the excitement before it's too late and arranges three seductions u... [click here for more]
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Indigo De Souza

Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $35-$129
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
“I was finally able to trust myself fully,” says Indigo De Souza of making her masterful third album All of This Will End. When the North Carolina-based artist released her compelling and explosive second LP Any Shape You Take in 2021, it led to a successful year of sold out tours and rave reviews f... [click here for more]
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Shy High

Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/03/2026 8:00 PM
Aisle 5 Cost: $17.00-$20.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Shy High [click here for more]

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